Ulnar dysplasia

Ulnar dysplasia
Other namesUlnar hypoplasia/aplasia, congenital ulnar deficiency[1]
Ulnar hypoplasia
SpecialtyMedical genetics
SymptomsMissing or underdeveloped ulnae bone
ComplicationsGrip, arm movement
Usual onsetBirth
DurationLife-long
CausesGenetic mutation, problem during embryonic life
Diagnostic methodPhysical evaluation, X-ray
Frequencyvery rare, occurs in about 1 in 100,000 live births

Ulnar dysplasia also known as ulnar longitudinal deficiency, ulnar club hand or ulnar aplasia/hypoplasia is a rare congenital malformation which consists of an underdeveloped or missing ulnae bone, causing an ulnar deviation of the entire wrist. The muscles and nerves in the hand may be missing or unbalanced. In severe cases, ulnar digits (e.g. ring and pinky finger) may be missing. Sometimes, radial dysplasia occurs alongside this malformation.[2] This condition occurs in 1 in 100,000 live births.[3][4][5][6] Sometimes, other orthopedic problems occur alongside this malformation, such as scoliosis.[7]

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